Discussion of public health and health care policy, from a public health perspective. The U.S. spends more on medical services than any other country, but we get less for it. Major reasons include lack of universal access, unequal treatment, and underinvestment in public health and social welfare. We will critically examine the economics, politics and sociology of health and illness in the U.S. and the world.

Thursday, January 19, 2006

Your chance to make a nomination

Our friends at Community Catalyst sponsor the annual Bitter Pill Awards for "the most absurd, outrageous or deceptive drug ad or promotion" in the past year. (That slick looking little guy is their spokespill Pharmie, who may pay us a visit here from time to time.)

I can think of two or three strong candidates, and I'll bet you can too. Get over there and make sure your favorite drug company scam gets proper recognition.